If you mooch for free off only one MMO this year, make it this one. [February 2014, p78]

Shallow combat, annoying upgrade system, and a forgettable plot. Rainbow Moon is no pot of gold. [January 2014, p83]

Goes well, but lazily 'remastered' and made redundant by its sequels. [January 2014, p83]

Not worth the upgrade if you already own it on PS3. Definitely worth a next-gen late-adoption. [January 2014, p83]

An unpolished gem that dug deep for fun, but came up with repetitiveness. [January 2014, p83]

Great idea, not so great execution. Contrast's really only suited for the hardcore puzzle lover. [January 2014, p82]

Warframe is an enjoyable free-to-play co-op shooter that's held back by confusing interface. [January 2014, p81]

Action-JRGs don't get any better than this. [January 2014, p81]

It lacks the bells and whistles, but give Blacklight a chance and you'll be pleasantly surprised. [January 2014, p79]

Whether you're a rookie or an in-the-know veteran, this is an enjoyable package. [January 2014, p78]

Bland, lacklustre and devoid of excitement. Expect it to hit nothing but net as it lands in your local bargain bin. [January 2014, p77]

Resogun is a downloadable crack of the best variety. Buy it. [January 2014, p76]

At its best, Tearaway is a wonderful celebration of Vita's creative potential. [January 2014, p74]

Without a doubt the best GT in the series thus far, but held back by aging game design and time-delayed DLC features. [January 2014, p70]

A perfect port of what is effectively an emergent fun generator. [March 2014, p81]

A fun dexterity test deepened by its clever use of perspective. [March 2014, p81]

A painfully generic puzzler that tries nothing new, outstays its welcome. [March 2014, p81]

An excellent concept that's half broken. Add [40] points if they ever get around to fixing the crashes. [March 2014, p81]

Liberation has plenty of interesting things going for it, but is only essential for completionists. [March 2014, p80]

The visuals may be as appetizing as earwax, but this is still inexplicably fun, especially with a cohort. [March 2014, p79]

Great games have a simple concept and message. Don’t Starve will leave you feeling full. [March 2014, p78]

Could have done with actual new content. Otherwise, a cheaper, shinier version of a criminally under-sold gem. [March 2014, p77]

It’s taken a while, but Minecraft has arrived in all its creative, daunting and addictive glory. [March 2014, p76]

Not bad, just disappointing. The best combat in the series spoiled by subpar plot and too-often-iffy visuals. [March 2014, p74]

This is a random dungeon roguelike where if you die, or don’t use an ‘exit item’ in time, you lose half your cash, all of your stash – and it’s thrilling. A must-have for old-school masochists. [Christmas 2013, p83]

On the topic of being rushed, this game was, to shelves. The combat isn’t fluid, collision detection is spotty, and we frequently got trapped in floors. [Christmas 2013, p83]

Needless to say, NBA 2K14 has set the bar extremely high for sports games on PS4. It plays just as well as its PS3 underling, and even if you’re not a super hardcore sports fan we’d recommend a purchase simply to use it as a visual showcase for your new PS4. It never fails to put a jaw on the floor. [Christmas 2013, p83]

A worthy entry that cannot escape being pinned down by some crucial flaws. [Christmas 2013, p82]